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CIFAL Málaga - Sustainability and the 2030 Agenda: From Knowledge to Action
People
Eurofresh and Avocoop
Background
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides a global framework for addressing social, economic and environmental challenges through the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Within this framework, businesses have an important role to play in integrating sustainability into their activities and contributing to sustainable development through responsible practices and concrete action.
As part of the implementation of the Cascos Verdes initiative in the Axarquía region, CIFAL Malaga, Eurofresh and Avocoop will promote a training programme for employees aimed at strengthening their understanding of sustainability and encouraging the translation of the principles of the 2030 Agenda into practical action.
Event Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Describe the main principles of sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda.
- Identify the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and their main areas of action.
- Recognize the role that businesses and employees can play in advancing sustainable development.
- Identify practical actions that can contribute to environmental sustainability in professional and everyday contexts.
- Apply sustainability concepts through practical and collaborative activities.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the programme, participants are expected to:
- Analyse risk scenarios and apply appropriate assessment methodologies
- Design and implement emergency planning and response frameworks
- Coordinate multi-stakeholder operational resources in complex environments
- Apply technical and technological tools for emergency management
- Integrate psychosocial and community-based approaches into response mechanisms
- Demonstrate leadership and operational decision-making capacities in crisis contexts
Content and Structure
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The United Nations and Sustainable Development
Introduction to the United Nations system and the evolution of the concept of sustainable development.
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The 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals
Introduction to the 2030 Agenda, the 17 SDGs and the five dimensions of sustainable development: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships.
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Sustainability and the Role of Businesses
Reflection on how organizations and employees can contribute to the SDGs through responsible practices and everyday decision-making.
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From Knowledge to Action
Practical and participatory activities aimed at translating sustainability principles into concrete actions.
Methodology
The programme will follow a theoretical-practical and participatory methodology, combining short presentations with interactive exercises, discussion and hands-on activities. The approach will encourage participants to connect the principles of sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda with their professional and everyday contexts.
Three training sessions are foreseen: two face-to-face sessions in Málaga and the Axarquía region and one online session to facilitate the participation of Eurofresh and Avocoop employees based in the Netherlands and Latin America.
Targeted Audience
Employees of Eurofresh and Avocoop, including staff based in Spain, the Netherlands and Latin America.
Additional Information
- Participants will be eligible to receive a certificate of completion after the successful completion of the course.
- The programme includes applied training through practical exercises and simulations based on emergency scenarios.
- Collaboration with operational agencies ensures exposure to real-world practices.
- The successful completion of the programme leads to a master’s certification issued by the University of Málaga.
- The programme contributes to capacity development in line with international frameworks on disaster risk reduction and emergency management.
- For more information:
https://www.emergenciasuma.es/index.php/posgrados/master-gestion